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Research Associate - Aquaculture Nutrition

Employer
Kentucky State University
Location
Kentucky, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 6, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Agriculture & Animal Sciences, Other Science & Technology, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
Employment Type
Full Time
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  • TITLE: Research Associate - Aquaculture Nutrition

    DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture, Communities, and Sciences

    REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator

    EFFECTIVE DATE: Position will Remain Open Until Filled

    EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

    EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt



    SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

    Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate conducts laboratory and field research, use and maintenance of facilities and equipment, supervise students, facilitates execution of research projects in aquaculture nutrition, and assists with data acquisition and analysis, grant writing and publications.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Coordinate with Principal Investigator to fulfill project objectives.
  • Maintain fish inventory and fish health.
  • Assist with use and maintenance of equipment, hatchery facilities, ponds, and Water Quality laboratory.
  • Assist other research staff by performing designated procedures and training.
  • Facilitate research and teaching activities among student employees, graduate students, research assistants, and collaborators.
  • Maintain records (research data, analytical procedures, manuals of analytical equipment, etc).
  • Responsible use of KSU vehicles and equipment.
  • Assist with purchasing equipment, materials, and supplies for research projects.
  • Assist with administration of the project to satisfy KSU policies and procedures.
  • Assist with writing grant proposals.
  • Assist with data analysis, and preparation of graphics and text for presentation and publication.
  • Assist in the writing, editing, and submission of technical magazines and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Review up-to-date scientific literature extracting information relevant to research projects.
  • Apply appropriate quality control to ensure validity and reliability of data.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:

  1. Availability to work part time on weekends and holydays to feed, check water quality, and maintain research systems is required.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Master’s degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Agriculture or a related field, with a minimum of two years of experience in Aquaculture Nutrition Research.




KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

  1. Experience with methods of fish production.
  2. Experience with manufacture of research diets.
  3. Experience with enzyme assays and plate reader.
  4. Experience in performing proximate analyses.
  5. Experience with routine water quality analyses in aquaculture.
  6. Experience maintaining and troubleshooting recirculating aquaculture systems.
  7. Knowledge of aquaculture nutrition research methods.
  8. Knowledge of methods to organize, analyze and present data.
  9. Knowledge of scientific literature search procedures.
  10. Advanced knowledge on Microsoft Office programs.
  11. Ability to safely operate a light truck and fish hauling equipment.
  12. Ability to plan and execute field activities.
  13. Ability to accurately record, organize and interpret data.
  14. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  15. Ability to operate and maintain laboratory and field equipment.
  16. Ability to perform routine administrative tasks.
  17. Ability to work within the guidelines of specific projects.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

  1. At least two years of experience in supervising and monitoring undergraduate and graduate students is required.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  1. Physical activity related to farming. Requires handling of farming objects and equipment.
  2. May involve standing and/or walking up to four (4) hours per day.
  3. Must be able to work outside in Hot and Cold.
  4. Laboratory environment; may have exposure to biological, radiation, chemical, and mechanical hazards, vapors, fumes, and temperature variations.
  5. Some positions may include regular exposure to hazards associated with research animals.


KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform. The College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences strives for inclusive excellence and is interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to this effort through their research, teaching, and/or Extension programs.

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